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- Jun. 23, 1903 - 		(8369)

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Peoria Police Dept. Patch
Resided: IL, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jun. 23, 1903
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Peoria Police Dept. - IL
600 SW Adams St   
Peoria, IL   61602   USA
(309)673-4521
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: Detective
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
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Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: IL   USA   Tue. Jun. 23, 1903
Summary: Detective William Murphy was shot and killed as he and another officer were attempting to arrest a coal thief near Eaton and Water streets.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On December 11, 1903, he was executed by hanging at the Peoria County Jail.

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